Christopher Magan
Reporter
Hennepin CountyChristopher Magan covers Hennepin County. Previously, he reported on public schools, social services and taxes at the state Capitol.
Latest from Christopher Magan
Minnesota becomes latest target of Trump’s pressure campaign against Democratic-led states
Gov. Tim Walz said he expects threats of National Guard use from the president. Reports say Trump has the Somali community in his sights.
December 3, 2025
Karen community, supporters outraged by end of temporary asylum protections
About 1,000 Karen immigrants in Minnesota could be affected by the end of Temporary Protected Status for refugees from Myanmar announced this week.
November 26, 2025
Trump administration ends protections for Myanmar refugees, affecting Minnesota’s Karen residents
After the sudden end to asylum protections, some of the Karen community risk being sent back to a country ruled by a military dictatorship.
November 25, 2025
What to know about Trump’s threat to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota
Regardless of what Trump posted on social media, the president cannot unilaterally end the Temporary Protected Status program.
November 25, 2025
Surprise visits from immigration agents frighten prospective citizens
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revived home visits for citizenship applicants. Attorneys say it’s a fear tactic.
November 24, 2025
Judges quick to end immigrants’ asylum cases as ICE agents wait outside courtroom
Hundreds of people have seen their immigration case dismissed, only to be arrested outside a Fort Snelling courtroom and placed in expedited removal.
November 17, 2025
Federal judges reject ICE attempts to hold immigrants without bond
Jose Andres Robles was denied a bond hearing and held for more than a month before a Minneapolis judge intervened.
November 9, 2025
Editor's Pick
Some rural Minnesota sheriffs hesitant to partner with ICE — for now
Immigrant rights groups are trying to convince sheriffs in greater Minnesota it is a waste of their limited resources and will lead to community distrust.
November 1, 2025
‘Up to our eyeballs’: Immigration lawyers struggle to keep up during Trump’s crackdown
Attorneys at three Minnesota nonprofits are juggling a flood of new cases and facing changing interpretations of existing laws.
October 6, 2025
Trump officials say Twin Cities-area immigration fraud crackdown will spread to other cities
Immigration officials examined 1,000 local cases and found alleged fraud and noncompliance in 275 cases. It’s unclear how many cases will lead to criminal charges.
September 30, 2025
More Minnesota counties are partnering with ICE
Congress approved $170 billion for immigration enforcement, and local agencies that work with ICE could see new federal revenue.
September 26, 2025
White South African refugee family now calls Minnesota home. More are expected.
President Trump froze refugee resettlement when he took office. But Afrikaners, white farmers from South Africa, had their cases expedited.
September 12, 2025
